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The '''Curtiss XP-62''' was a [[prototype]] heavily armed, high-performance, single engine [[fighter aircraft]] built for the [[United States Army Air Corps]] by the Curtiss Wright Corporation. The terms of the contract, in accordance with a proposal of [[April 29]], [[1941 in aviation|1941]], called for delivery of the first flight within the fifteen months of award, with a guaranteed maximum speed of 468 miles per hour at 27,000 feet. The aircraft was to feature an air-conditioned [[cockpit]] and either eight 20 mm cannon or twelve 0.50 inch machine guns. The first of two prototypes was designated '''XP-62''' and the second '''XP-62A'''. |
The '''Curtiss XP-62''' was a [[prototype]] heavily armed, high-performance, single engine [[fighter aircraft]] built for the [[United States Army Air Corps]] by the Curtiss Wright Corporation. The terms of the contract, in accordance with a proposal of [[April 29]], [[1941 in aviation|1941]], called for delivery of the first flight within the fifteen months of award, with a guaranteed maximum speed of 468 miles per hour at 27,000 feet. The aircraft was to feature an air-conditioned [[cockpit]] and either eight 20 mm cannon or twelve 0.50 inch machine guns. The first of two prototypes was designated '''XP-62''' and the second '''XP-62A'''. |
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On [[August 2]], 1941, the specifications were submitted for the XP-62 reducing the maximum speed to 448 mph with eight cannon armament and increasing the loaded weight by 1,537 lb. During a project review of [[January 1]], [[1942 in aviation|1942]] under findings of a study that the loaded weight be reduced by eliminating four cannon and removal of the [[propeller]] anti-icing equipment. On [[May 25]], 1942 a contract for 100 P-62 fighters was awarded, but on [[July 27]], 1942 the contract was terminated as it would affect deliveries of urgently needed Curtiss-built [[P-47 Thunderbolts]]. |
On [[August 2]], [[1941]], the specifications were submitted for the XP-62 reducing the maximum speed to 448 mph with eight cannon armament and increasing the loaded weight by 1,537 lb. During a project review of [[January 1]], [[1942 in aviation|1942]] under findings of a study that the loaded weight be reduced by eliminating four cannon and removal of the [[propeller]] anti-icing equipment. On [[May 25]], [[1942]] a contract for 100 P-62 fighters was awarded, but on [[July 27]], [[1942]] the contract was terminated as it would affect deliveries of urgently needed Curtiss-built [[P-47 Thunderbolts]]. |
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Delays in delivery of the unique pressure-cabin supercharger and engine modifications delayed the first flight of the XP-62 until [[July 21]], [[1943 in aviation|1943]]. The XP-62A was canceled on [[September 21]], 1943 and only a limited amount of flight testing was conducted with the XP-62. Owing to its low priority work progressed slowly and in the autumn [[1944 in aviation|1942]] the XP-62 was scrapped. Because of the insuffucient flight testing, full performance charactistics were not obtained. |
Delays in delivery of the unique pressure-cabin supercharger and engine modifications delayed the first flight of the XP-62 until [[July 21]], [[1943 in aviation|1943]]. The XP-62A was canceled on [[September 21]], [[1943]] and only a limited amount of flight testing was conducted with the XP-62. Owing to its low priority work progressed slowly and in the autumn [[1944 in aviation|1942]] the XP-62 was scrapped. Because of the insuffucient flight testing, full performance charactistics were not obtained. |
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==Specifications (XP-62)== |
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Revision as of 15:54, 31 January 2007
Template:Infobox Aircraft The Curtiss XP-62 was a prototype heavily armed, high-performance, single engine fighter aircraft built for the United States Army Air Corps by the Curtiss Wright Corporation. The terms of the contract, in accordance with a proposal of April 29, 1941, called for delivery of the first flight within the fifteen months of award, with a guaranteed maximum speed of 468 miles per hour at 27,000 feet. The aircraft was to feature an air-conditioned cockpit and either eight 20 mm cannon or twelve 0.50 inch machine guns. The first of two prototypes was designated XP-62 and the second XP-62A.
On August 2, 1941, the specifications were submitted for the XP-62 reducing the maximum speed to 448 mph with eight cannon armament and increasing the loaded weight by 1,537 lb. During a project review of January 1, 1942 under findings of a study that the loaded weight be reduced by eliminating four cannon and removal of the propeller anti-icing equipment. On May 25, 1942 a contract for 100 P-62 fighters was awarded, but on July 27, 1942 the contract was terminated as it would affect deliveries of urgently needed Curtiss-built P-47 Thunderbolts.
Delays in delivery of the unique pressure-cabin supercharger and engine modifications delayed the first flight of the XP-62 until July 21, 1943. The XP-62A was canceled on September 21, 1943 and only a limited amount of flight testing was conducted with the XP-62. Owing to its low priority work progressed slowly and in the autumn 1942 the XP-62 was scrapped. Because of the insuffucient flight testing, full performance charactistics were not obtained.
Specifications (XP-62)
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
Performance
Armament
References
- Green, William (1961). War Planes of the Second World War - Fighters (Volume 4). London: Macdonald.
External links
- XP-62 information, including a picture (from USAF Museum)
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